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Deep, rhythmic sounds… rumbling through space and time are the hallmark of Spanish producer Absis, and his productions that range from Ambient, to Techno and beyond. The talents are ever so showcased with every release, and DJ mix that he publishes. Ever so smooth, and refined, a musical journey that is expertly crafted with restraint and gravitas. Unsurprisingly we look to Joachim Spieths’ Affin label as his latest foray would be the second released on the German label.

Silent Voices, the title track starts off with heavy, thudding kicks as dark pads swirl mysteriously around, setting the tone for the duration of the track. Accompanying the percussive elements are disembodied, wispy voices that beg for attention yet give no heed to their inner meanings. Overall there is a feeling of growing anticipation. That change in the night from the blissful beginnings to those of an energetic night ahead, with each kick bringing you closer to the crescendo ahead.

Silent Voices, and in turn the rest of the release will be out on Affin, the 5th of July.

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Call and response, ebb and flow. This concept of Chiaroscuro or strong, bold, contrasts between shadow and brightness. The affect can, and does... define so many releases. How common, is a theme that we can all identify but may not name immediately. For what it’s worth, it does make wonderful moments. And so we arrive here, with Minjoon, and in turn what Initiate Records are using as an idea and artistic focus all the better, as they play with the notion of musical freedom and let their friends and artists they trust, define themselves under an idea rather than defined sound.

Minjoon’s contribution to this series will be released on the 14th of June. We’ll be watching, and listening closely, and beyond.

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In just three editions, Mostra Festival has achieved what many events aspire to but rarely reach – consistently bringing out the best in the artists who perform. Part of this success is due to perfectly matching the music to the specific time slots and settings. Following Sybil's meticulously timed and skillfully executed mix, the responsibility of closing the "day portion" at the Foso stage was assigned to one of Amsterdam's finest exports, Konduku.

While many anticipated his signature polyrhythmic brain dance style, a great DJ knows how to read the moment and adapt accordingly. Konduku delivered a quirky, minimal techno set that had us bopping against Castell's walls the entire time. The set never lost its momentum, with unexpected synth stabs and a flurry of mid-high percussion adding a delightfully offbeat twist to the steady four-on-the-floor rhythm. 
It was a gloriously weird sunset, and that's a good thing.

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More than a decade has passed since Nuno Dos Santos launched Something Happening Somewhere, a record label that has been a breeding ground for Dutch and international talent. The label remains dedicated to fostering innovation and preserving the cherished styles that have defined electronic music over the years.

Ashley Haak, known as Luna Ludmila, is a Utrecht-based producer and DJ who has become a familiar face in our community. She has seen remarkable growth in the past few years. Following her contributions to the Sway compilation in 2020 and a remix for Dwaalgast in 2021 on SoHaSo, she is now ready to release her four-track EP, Hoisin Dreams, which celebrates uplifting dub influences that are perfect for the dancefloor.

Today's premiere, "Change of Scenery," will instantly take you back to the '90s and early 2000s dance floors. This track pays tribute to the influential sounds of Underworld, blending deep techno synths with a stomping kick drum, offering a fresh take on a timeless formula.
"Change of Scenery" is an energizing track that will undoubtedly be in heavy rotation this summer. The Hoisin Dreams EP will be released on June 7 via Something Happening Somewhere.

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The time has come to reflect on some of the standout performances from this year’s remarkable Mostra Festival. There were some program adjustments, and new stages were added compared to last year. We had more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors around and inside the Castell De Montjuï. Thursday at the Hangar provided a perfect opening, a special day for all of us who cherish ambient, experimental, and obscure music. The Pati stage at the Castell De Montjuïc was a brilliant addition and hit the mark perfectly.

But let's start from the end with the festival's closing set, the grand finale. The Mostra crew meticulously planned the lineup, giving the honor of closing this magical extended weekend to one of their residents - Timnah. Given the high caliber of talent at Mostra, ending the festival on a high note was no simple task. Yet, what we witnessed (and what you will hear in this recording) was a masterful set from a DJ who truly knows her craft.

Following an impressive performance by Rrose, Timnah took the stage with a flawlessly curated techno set.

In this musical laboratory, Timnah was an alchemist, deftly mixing familiar elements with a slightly more energetic twist than usual. For the first 30 minutes, she kept the base simmering at a low “fire,” allowing the atmosphere to build gradually before adding multiple layers of hypnotic, high-energy elements that electrified the dancefloor.
The result was an exhilarating and dynamic performance, making it one of the most memorable highlights of this year’s Mostra Festival.

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Node Recordings returns with another great collection of techno tracks on the Falling Textures EP. The Spanish Label, with its very coherent identity in titles, artwork, and sound, presents another 5-track EP that celebrates techno.

Our premiere track is from none other than Italian mental techno expert and Acquario resident Viels. “Exponential” is a testament to Viels’ mind-boggling and energetic high-class techno. Staying true to the hypnotic realms of the genre, the track also has an industrial and highly generative appeal. The track’s specialty lies in the intriguing interplay of two distinct sound elements that haunt you from both near and far, and this is the absolute strength of this track. Talking about captivating music and how a sense of hypnosis might be created: here we have a perfect example of it. “Exponential” is carried by powerful waves of sound that instill a spiraling and exponential effect, playing with the listener’s mind. This track is engineered to sweep you away into other spheres, only to bring you back and sweep you away again.

The 5-tracker “Falling Textures” will be released on May 29th and features tracks from talent like Acaera, Aögram, RPTLS, and Sam Wilson.

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